Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones (wrist) could come off short-term IR and play Sunday at Cincinnati, coach Mike Tomlin told reporters. Jones, who's been practicing for over a week, had two sacks and a forced fumble in the first three games.

Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Joneswill start practicing on Monday, according to the team's official website. Jones is on the short-term injured reserve list because of a wrist injury and will have 21-day window to be added to the 53-man active roster. If he's not activated by Dec. 15, he'll sit out the remainder of the season.

Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones remains hopeful he can return to game action at some point this season despite having been on the IR/designated to return list with a wrist injury and out since Week 4.

Linebackers coach Keith Butler is cautiously optimistic. "I hope he can [return], but we'll see," Butler told ESPN. "A linebacker's got to be able to use his hands. If he can't use his hands, he can't play. He's defenseless, and we're going to to put him on the field if he's defenseless."

Jones has been working out and attending practices and team meetings. He has 21 days to play after the Steelers activate him.

Steelers outside linebacker Jarvis Jones could return to practice as early as Nov. 3, the team is reporting. He has been sidelined since undergoing wrist surgery and was placed on the injured reserve/designated to return list.

Jones cannot return to game action until Nov. 17 against Tennessee. He played in the first three games of the season and registered two sacks.